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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 18, 2025

S 391: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL, DESIGNATED AS

This bill is a procedural joint resolution approving existing regulations (Document 5318) proposed by the South Carolina State Board of Education. It does not create new policy but formally endorses the Board's updated requirements for educators seeking advanced-level certification in leadership/administrative and instructional roles. The resolution directly affects educators pursuing advanced certification in South Carolina public schools. The approval process follows standard legislative review under South Carolina law, with the resolution taking effect upon the Governor's approval.
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 18, 2025

S 458: trespass

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-600, RELATING TO NOTICE OF TRESPASSING, SO AS TO INCLUDE ENCLOSING THE LAND WITH A FENCE AS NOTICE FOR A TRESPASS VIOLATION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-620, RELATING TO ENTERING PREMISES AFTER WARNING OR REFUSING TO LEAVE ON REQUEST, SO AS TO MAKE IT A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE FOR A PERSON TO KNOWINGLY WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, INVITATION, OR LEGAL CAUSE ENTER THE DWELLING HOUSE, PLACE OF BUSINESS, OR STRUCTURE OF ANOTHER PERSON OR FAIL TO LEAVE WHEN REQUESTED AND TO PROVIDE GRADUATED PENALTIES FOR CONVICTION.
Shane Massey (R) Allen Blackmon (R) Brian Adams (R) Greg Hembree (R) Michael Johnson (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 18, 2025

S 462: Sales tax exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COUNTIES, OR MUNICIPALITIES FOR USE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts school districts/counties from sales tax on capital equipment, providing tax relief for government infrastructure spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts sales tax on school capital equipment, reducing costs for infrastructure projects and effectively increasing school funding for facilities.90% confidence
Danny Verdin (R) Matt Leber (R) Jeff Zell (R) Shane Massey (R) Overture Walker (D)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 451: School Bus Interior Camera System

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL NEWLY PURCHASED OR LEASED SCHOOL BUSES MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERIOR CAMERA.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates interior cameras on school buses for safety, enhancing infrastructure and student safety during transportation - direct support for educational safety measures.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates interior cameras on school buses to enhance passenger safety, directly strengthening vehicle safety regulations within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Wes Climer (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 450: Qualifications of Superintendents

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-13-20, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF SUPERINTENDENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO PETITION THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR A MODIFIED DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATE FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULATIONS.
Wes Climer (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 445: Regulations

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 1-23-110, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF A PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, AND A CONTEST OF REGULATION FOR PROCEDURAL DEFECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS, TRANSCRIPTS, OR RECORDINGS OF ORAL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW COMMITTEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-23-120, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR METHODS OF REPEAL OR AUTOMATIC APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-121 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REGULATIONS MAY NOT CONTAIN VERBATIM STATUTORY TEXT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 1-23-280, RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP, SO AS TO ADD AGRIBUSINESS REPRESENTATION.
Danny Verdin (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 111: Failure to Stop

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-750, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO STOP MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN SIGNALED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES WHEN VEHICLES LEAD OFFICERS ON HIGH-SPEED PURSUITS WHICH HAVE BEEN VIDEO RECORDED.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for leading police on high-speed pursuits, expanding criminalization of traffic violations without reform elements.92% confidence
Thomas Alexander (R) Jeff Zell (R) Billy Garrett (R) Rex Rice (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 444: Interactive Sports Wagering

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS WAGERING ACT"; BY ADDING CHAPTER 55 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OPERATION OF SPORTS WAGERING AND ANCILLARY ACTIVITIES ARE LAWFUL IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS WAGERING COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE A PRIVILEGE TAX, TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE INELIGIBLE TO ENGAGE IN WAGERING IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO ENGAGES IN SPORTS WAGERING IS NOT IN VIOLATION OF CERTAIN LAWS.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a privilege tax on sports wagering, generating new state revenue for fiscal management.95% confidence
Matt Leber (R) Tom Davis (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 443: Health Claims & AI

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-59-23 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LICENSED PHYSICIAN TO SUPERVISE AND REVIEW HEALTHCARE COVERAGE DECISIONS DERIVED FROM THE USE OF AN AUTOMATED-DECISION MAKING TOOL.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires licensed physician supervision of AI-driven healthcare coverage decisions, protecting patient rights in insurance processes.85% confidence
Ronnie Sabb (D)
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